THURSDAY

The hull of it

Lucy Cobos spent two years wandering around Massachusetts photographing boat hulls. The Cambridge artist usually works as a commercial portrait photographer, but for “Impressions of the Voyageur” she experimented with abstract images she discovered within the hulls. Mon-Fri from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (through April 5; Jan. 17 reception from 6-8 p.m.). Free. Multicultural Arts Center, 41 2nd St.,Cambridge. 617-577-1400. www.multiculturalartscenter.org/galleries

Today’s word is chromolithograph. In the 19th century, these complex prints were found in homes, businesses, hotels, railroad depots, art galleries, books, picture albums, and on sheet music covers. Learn about Boston’s key role in the development of this art form at “Chromo-Mania!” The Art of Chromolithography in Boston, 1840-1910.” Thursday hours are 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (through Jan. 12). $5. BostonAthenaeum, 10½ Beacon St., Boston. 617-227-0270. www.bostonathenaeum.org

FRIDAY

Trash talk

He was born Thomas Olsen but uses the professional name of Tommy Trash. The London-based, Australian-born, DJ, record producer, and remixer has a new single titled “The End” and he is sure to perform it at Umbria Prime. Dec. 28 at 10 p.m. $40. 21+. Umbria Prime, 295 Franklin St., Boston. 617-338-1000. www.umbriaprime.com

SATURDAY

Pop goes the cork

Christmas is so yesterday (actually, the day before yesterday), so it’s time to move on to New Year’s Eve. What’s your beverage of choice for the end of the year? At “Champagnes & Sparklers,” the folks at the Wine ConneXtion will pour a variety of wines for your sipping pleasure. Dec. 29 from noon-5 p.m. Free. 21+. The Wine ConneXtion, 117 Main St., North Andover. 877-469-5025. www.wineconnextion.com

Not just a gigolo

He’s a gigolo, and we’re not talking about Richard Gere. We mean Rob Schneider, the forner “SNL “player who co-wrote and starred in “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo” and “DeuceBigalow: Male Gigolo.” In the fall, the Emmy-nominated actor released “The Chosen,” a drama he co-wrote,directed, and starred in. Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. $27-$37. The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000. www.thewilbur.com